The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Anne-Louise Friar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThatto Heath Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Sutton Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Rainhill Community Nursery
Nursery · 1.5km away
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Eaves Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Rainhill High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Vianney Catholic Primary School?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Vianney Catholic Primary School take?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 5BT, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Vianney Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John Vianney Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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